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THE UK produce market continues to go from strength to strength in value terms. In the last three years spend on the market has increased by £638m to £6.43bn (52 weeks ending 9 November, 2003), while volumes have remained relatively static.
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Jan 1, 2004 · The canned drinks market in Germany has been decimated since a deposit scheme was imposed a year ago. Mike Dennis reports that a similar scheme in the UK would have an equally disastrous impact on both retailers and suppliersImagine the shock for UK consumers if their local supermarkets suddenly stopped…
Newsagents ‘extinct by 2035’ - talkingretail.com
Nov 29, 2024 · Off-licences fared better (2044), while greengrocers might last until 2051 and butchers until 2053. Simply Business based its calculations on figures from the Office for National Statistics and said they underlined the need for a long-term plan to save independent stores by cutting their costs.
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Mar 16, 2004 · THE Supermarket Voluntary Code of Conduct is a "dead duck" and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) should dump it and start again. Speaking as part of a panel at the Convenience Retailing Show in Birmingham's NEC yesterday, industry leaders called for the revised code to include tighter contractual obligations…
Convenience retail representatives among signatories of letter to ...
Nov 19, 2024 · Dear Chancellor, Economic consequences of the Autumn Budget for UK retail. We are writing to share our significant concerns about the impact of the Budget on the retail industry and the economic consequences for inflation, employment and investment.
75 new Sainsbury’s Local stores to be opened over the next three …
Feb 7, 2024 · Speaking about the supermarket’s broader plans, Simon Roberts, chief executive of J Sainsbury plc, said: “Our Food First strategy has delivered on its promise over the last three years, making Sainsbury’s a stronger business with a much sharper position on value and a major refocus on our innovation.
Tesco reports £2.86bn sales increase with Booker up 5.4
Apr 10, 2024 · Revenue reached £68.19bn, not including VAT and fuel sales, an increase of £2.86bn from the same period a year before. UK & ROI like-for-like sales were up 7.3%, including UK up 7.7%, ROI up 6.8% and Booker up 5.4%.
Snappy Shopper and One Stop expand partnership with 530 stores
Dec 4, 2024 · Following an initial 250-store launch in October, the expansion will bring One Stop’s total to 530 stores on the Snappy Shopper platform. In addition, One Stop is launching Snappy Rewards, an exclusive loyalty programme available at participating stores.
Drink and be merry | In focus: Festive alcohol
Dec 2, 2024 · He says: “Unsurprisingly, at this time of year many people are in celebratory mood and, if money allows, are increasingly willing to spend more to treat themselves to better-quality and authentic beer options, which in turn drives increased value in-store.
Imperial Brands announces UK launch of Paramount
Nov 18, 2024 · The UK launch of Paramount follows the success of its debut in Germany, where it is currently the fastest-growing cigarette product since hitting the shelves.